Question

A storm 275 miles offshore is moving toward shore at 50 miles per hour. If the storm keeps moving in the same direction and at the same speed, what time will the storm hit shore if it’s 2:15 p.m right now?

Answer 1

The storm will hit the shore at approximately 7:45 p.m. if it continues to move at 50 miles per hour. The time is calculated by dividing the distance to shore by the storm's speed and adding the result to the current time.

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculating Storm Arrival Time

To calculate when the storm will hit the shore, we use the formula speed equals distance divided by time. The storm is 275 miles offshore and moving at 50 miles per hour. To find the time it will take for the storm to reach shore, divide the distance by the speed.

Time = Distance / Speed
Time = 275 miles / 50 miles per hour
Time = 5.5 hours

Since it's currently 2:15 p.m., we add 5.5 hours to find the time of arrival. Therefore, the storm will hit the shore at approximately 7:45 p.m. This calculation assumes the storm's speed and direction do not change.